Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09KABUL1504
2009-06-11 13:33:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Kabul
Cable title:
MINISTER OF WOMEN'S AFFAIRS ASKS FOR MORE SUPPORT
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UNCLAS KABUL 001504
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL AF
SUBJECT: MINISTER OF WOMEN'S AFFAIRS ASKS FOR MORE SUPPORT
TO WOMEN IN THE PROVINCES
UNCLAS KABUL 001504
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL AF
SUBJECT: MINISTER OF WOMEN'S AFFAIRS ASKS FOR MORE SUPPORT
TO WOMEN IN THE PROVINCES
1. During a June 10 courtesy call on Minister of Women's
Affairs Dr. Husn Bano Ghazanfar, the Ambassador reaffirmed
the strong U.S. commitment to Afghan women. Both President
Obama and Secretary Clinton believe supporting Afghan women
is essential to steering Afghanistan toward peace and
economic development and away from terrorism, the Ambassador
emphasized. Ching Eikenberry accompanied and expressed her
interest in collaborating with the Ministry to advance
women's health, education, and political rights.
2. Ghazanfar thanked the U.S. for supporting Afghan women.
She highlighted the 20 U.S.-built provincial Department of
Women's Affairs (DOWAs) as a particularly important
contribution. She urged the U.S. to build facilities for the
14 remaining provinces. DOWAs are not just offices, but are
important spaces for women to meet, talk, learn, and
commiserate together. She also asked for increased
assistance for the two million Afghan widows. Finally, she
asked for help implementing projects under the 10-year
National Action Plan for the Women of Afghanistan (NAPWA).
These projects are particularly important in the provinces,
where women face many more difficulties than in Kabul.
3. Ghazanfar also said President Obama's speech in Cairo gave
her great hope. She noted Obama mentioned Afghanistan not
once but several times and warmly welcomed his attention.
EIKENBERRY
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL AF
SUBJECT: MINISTER OF WOMEN'S AFFAIRS ASKS FOR MORE SUPPORT
TO WOMEN IN THE PROVINCES
1. During a June 10 courtesy call on Minister of Women's
Affairs Dr. Husn Bano Ghazanfar, the Ambassador reaffirmed
the strong U.S. commitment to Afghan women. Both President
Obama and Secretary Clinton believe supporting Afghan women
is essential to steering Afghanistan toward peace and
economic development and away from terrorism, the Ambassador
emphasized. Ching Eikenberry accompanied and expressed her
interest in collaborating with the Ministry to advance
women's health, education, and political rights.
2. Ghazanfar thanked the U.S. for supporting Afghan women.
She highlighted the 20 U.S.-built provincial Department of
Women's Affairs (DOWAs) as a particularly important
contribution. She urged the U.S. to build facilities for the
14 remaining provinces. DOWAs are not just offices, but are
important spaces for women to meet, talk, learn, and
commiserate together. She also asked for increased
assistance for the two million Afghan widows. Finally, she
asked for help implementing projects under the 10-year
National Action Plan for the Women of Afghanistan (NAPWA).
These projects are particularly important in the provinces,
where women face many more difficulties than in Kabul.
3. Ghazanfar also said President Obama's speech in Cairo gave
her great hope. She noted Obama mentioned Afghanistan not
once but several times and warmly welcomed his attention.
EIKENBERRY